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Originally posted by Steeltrap
Had a good column. I think it might be possible for AfAms and Latinos to form coalitions, but I see a lot of regional variants in this, as I posted over in Alpha Aisle. It would be fairly easy, IMO, in the Northeast because Dominicans and Puerto Ricans often have African genetic material. In Florida, however, I don't think it would be so easy because of white Cubans mainly being Republican and some of the contretemps over Haitian immigration.
Here in California, I think it is going to be absolutely necessary to form coalitions. Blacks are only 7% of this state's population.
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I agree. I do believe that it is possible for Hispanics/Latinos to form a coalition with AfAms (especially the hispanics who have "African genetic material" or at least "some" AfAm influence, either by family or individually)...unfortunately, I think it would be difficult for some of those who "cannot relate or find a common ground" with the other race (which may include those with no "African genetic material or influence").
I believe that there are certain "perceptions" and "assumptions" made on both parts and as long as that's there, there will be issues. The issues being, of course, more common or obvious in certain parts of the country, depending on the different Hispanic/Latino "cultures."
By "culture" I mean different influences, whether in dance, music, food, traditions, AfAm influences, etc. So someone from the Caribbean may have different "views" or "culture" than someone from Mexico. [This is just an example and I do not mean to imply anything. Thanks.] The Hispanic/Latino race is extremely diverse and complex...it's hard for me to explain. Think of it this way...
it's a combination of Native American, European, and African decent (with different people having one or more races influence their culture). So you can imagine the range of diversity within the "Latin" race!
I think that by at least trying or getting some people working together it will help things get going.
I hope I made sense, lol.